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range finder? "reflective" vs "non-reflective" target #3322247 09/21/09
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 179 F fjlee OP Campfire Member
OP fjlee Campfire Member F Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 179	In the world of laser range finders of the type that a hunter would use, what constitutes a _GOOD_ reflective surface at distance? Please also define a _POORLY_ reflecting surface at distance. Thank you folks.....Lee in Denver

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Re: range finder? "reflective" vs "non-reflective" target fjlee #3322297 09/21/09
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UtahLefty Campfire Ranger U Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 22,690	reflective = sign, painted wall, flat rock. poorly reflective = anything "furry" or "feathery". fwiw, most RFs do a very poor job on furry things much past 200 yds the better technology (Swaro, Zeiss, Leica) will range antelope or coyotes to 1200 yds repeatedly.

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